Downtown, Pearl & NW

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In Downtown, Pearl & NW andfor Kids & Family
THUNOV 5
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
WorkshopsDanceCultural HeritageCraftsGalleriesParks & NatureHolidays & SeasonalKids & FamilyWorld Music

Chrysanthemum Festival

Celebrate the beauty of fall at Lan Su Chinese Garden’s annual Chrysanthemum Festival! Families can explore a colorful display of 81 chrysanthemum varieties, admire cascading blooms and creative floral sculptures, and discover the flower’s...
WEDNOV 11
7:30 PM
+1 dates
💰 $39+ClassicalRockIndieKids & FamilyReadings

Portugal. The Man with the Oregon Symphony

Su-Han Yang, Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Associate Conductor Oregon Symphony Pam Mahon, Narrator Dance West Pacific Youth Choir GRIEG Suite No. 1 from Peer Gynt, Op. 46 MUSSORGSKY (ARR. RIMSKY-KORSAKOV) Night on Bald Mountain BRITTEN Welcome Ode, Op. 95 Caroline SHAW (Story by Alice MCLERRAN) The Mountain That Loved a Bird BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral" John WILLIAMS Flying Theme from E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial Alice McLerran’s classic children’s book The Mountain that...
THUNOV 5
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Holidays & SeasonalKids & FamilyKids (5-11)

Aspire Dental’s Halloween Candy Buy Back

This year, trick-or-treaters are invited to trade in their candy for cash and prizes for both them and their school at Aspire Dental’s Halloween Candy Buy Back! Kids will earn $1 per pound of candy, receive a prize bag, and have a chance to win...

Multi-day events

TUENOV 10
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
BooksClubs & MeetingsYouth ProgramsKids & FamilyKids (5-11)Food & Drink

Graphic Novel Club grades 2-3

Kids in grades 2-3 and their favorite adults are invited to talk about graphic novels and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book. A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.

SATNOV 7
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
BooksPerforming ArtsTalks & LecturesKids & Family

Illustrator Draw Off: Chapter One

Have you ever seen a group of acclaimed illustrators face off to showcase their art? Now is your chance! Join Steph Littlebird, Scott Campbell, Vashti Harrison, Julia Kuo, Pedro MartĂ­n, Huda Fahmy, moderated by Breena Bard, Jonathan Hill for an...
THUNOV 5
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Kids & FamilyUnder 5FolkParks & Nature

Berry Picking & Music with Mr. Ben at Bella Organic Farms

Enjoy a beautiful summer morning on Sauvie Island with berry picking, live music, and family fun at Bella Organic Farms! Families are invited to begin U-pick berry adventures starting at 9 AM before gathering for an interactive outdoor singalong...
SATNOV 7
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Author TalksTalks & LecturesKids & Family

Destiny: Julie Abe & Triona Murphy

Local author Triona Murphy’s debut novel tells the tale of Peri, a hopeful magician and Apprentice Shopkeeper that supplies equipment to local adventurers. While she waits for her magic to manifest, the Master Shopkeeper is kidnapped, and she...
SATNOV 7
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Author TalksTalks & LecturesKids & Family

Animal Tales: Kara LaReau & Rosanne Parry

In Kara LaReau’s novel Licorice, Kitty the cat is adopted from Mount Charles Animal Shelter and brought to her new home. While Max’s house is certainly better than the shelter, a lingering presence haunts her new home. In this novel, our feline...

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